How Recruiters can use Social Media to hire Top Talent

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In a connected world every recruiter or human resources (HR) professional is looking for ways to connect with top talent. This presentation gave advice and tips for establishing relationships with top talent through social networks, while doing more than simply posting available jobs.

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Social Media is as Social Media Does

1so·cial adjective \ˈsō-shəl\: relating to or involving

activities in which people spend time talking to each other or doing enjoyable things with each

other: liking to be with and talk to people : happy to be

with people: of or relating to people or society in general

Dude, Are you talking to yourself??

so·lil·o·quy (s-ll-kw)n. pl. so·lil·o·quies

1.a. A dramatic or literary form of discourse in which a character talks to himself or herself or reveals his or

her thoughts without addressing a listener.b. A specific speech or piece of writing in this form of

discourse.2. The act of speaking to oneself.

The best talent will be digitally connected. So both you AND your clients must be connected too with amazing content.

The impression prospective employees form of your organization is comprised of the

information they gather from a number of different sources.

How Can Clients Help the Recruit Top Talent?

Showcase the Corporate CulturePhoto GalleriesQuick videos of office funA day in the life video

Showcase Perks & BenefitsShowcase Meaningful WorkShowcase Leadership

Particularly at smaller businessesHave them contribute to company blogLeadership video series giving pointers to up and comersBroaden their social footprint

As a recruiter it is imperative that…

…You understand the content that prospective employees are going to find attractive, and that will boost the profile of a business, is going to vary by industry and by what level of position you are looking for.

Just because you build (Post) it….doesn’t mean they’ll come

7 Keys to Recruiting Success

1. Engage2. Intrigue

3. Invigorate4. Integrate

5. Inform6. Propagate7. Aggregate

At Least it isn’t completely dark in here